United nations general assembly
UN ups 2020 budget, includes funds for war crimes probes
The increase is due to additional missions assigned to the UN Secretariat, inflation and exchange rate adjustments, according to diplomats.
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SA backs UN resolution on Myanmar human rights violation
South Africa’s about-face follows the criticism it drew earlier in the session for abstaining on a vote condemning human rights violations in Myanmar.
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Pahad: Trump is putting the world at risk
Former deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad says that by embracing populist nationalism and rejecting rules-based multilateralism, US President Donald Trump is putting the world at risk.
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Ramaphosa: Progress being made in SA despite economic challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the general debate of the UN General Assembly gathering in New York on Tuesday afternoon.
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Trump criticises Iran as 'corrupt dictatorship' in UN speech
Donald Trump’s speech in the green-marbled UN hall, while relatively low key, was aimed squarely at Iran, which the United States accuses of harbouring nuclear ambitions.
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Ramaphosa’s busy week at UN General Assembly
President Cyril Ramaphosa will have a busy week ahead packed with nine events and meetings around the assembly.
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From reality TV to UN, Trump to wield Security Council gavel
Trump is able to preside over the 15-member council as the United States holds the monthly rotating presidency.
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Ramaphosa headed to 73rd UN General Assembly in New York
This will be the first time Cyril Ramaphosa will be participating in the UN GA as a head of state, where he will also outline the country's domestic and foreign policy goals and priorities.
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UN reaches deal on Global Compact for Migration
Diplomats from every country except the US negotiated as global tensions on the issue continue to cause political upheaval and harsh anti-immigrant sentiment.
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‘Mr Trump, blow your trumpet towards values of unity & peace’
Robert Mugabe, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy of North Korea was embarrassing.
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Zuma to address UN General Assembly
President Jacob Zuma is number 19 on the list of over 100 world leaders that will be addressing the UN General Assembly.
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Zuma to address UN General Assembly on Wednesday
President Jacob Zuma’s accompanied by an entourage of five ministers and he’ll sign the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.
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SA opposes African bid to halt work of UN LGBTI expert
African states failed on Monday to halt the work of the first UN independent investigator to help protect gay rights.
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Zuma to attend opening of UN General Assembly today
President Zuma will participate in high-level meetings on the margins of the general debate.
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Ex-UN General Assembly president in US bribery case dies
John Ashe's death has marked a surprising turn in the corruption investigation...
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Palestinian flag raised at UN
With prospects for peace looking more thin, Palestinians cheered as their flag was raised at the UN.
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Zuma says UNSC doesn't take Africa seriously
Zuma says Africa is not being treated fairly, with regards to global decisions being made at the UN.
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'Russia, China supports ANC bid for seats on UN Security Council'
The UN General Assembly begins on Friday & will discuss reform in the organisation & its security council.
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Emma Watson nude photo threat a hoax
Hackers threatened to leak nude photos of the actress after she spoke at the UN.
